Origin
Red Hill, TN
Afternoon in Red Hill on Thursday
Local time
1:41 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Red Hill, TN to Dresden, TN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2m
Distance
1.3 mi
2 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$0
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 2m
★
6 AM
0h 2m
★
8 AM
0h 3m
10 AM
0h 2m
★
12 PM
0h 2m
★
3 PM
0h 2m
★
5 PM
0h 3m
8 PM
0h 2m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Red Hill, TN
Denis Tolmachev
Dresden, TN
Niklas Jeromin
Trip Overview
The drive from Red Hill, TN to Dresden, TN covers 1.3 miles and takes about 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on TN 118, North Wilson Street, Dawson Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 1 miles on TN 118. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.20 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2m. Total distance: 1.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 2m highway drive covering 1.3 miles, with most of the trip on TN 118 and North Wilson Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 1 miles on TN 118.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 4 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
TN 118 is the longest continuous segment at about 1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on TN 118 and North Wilson Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near TN 118.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Red Hill, TN to Dresden, TN is easy. At 2m with 78% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: near the start (TN 118): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
1 of 1 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
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TN 118
Turn left onto TN 118
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| TN 118 | 1 mi | 1m |
| North Wilson Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Dawson Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Wilson Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
TN 118
— 1 mi, about 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Red Hill, TN and Dresden, TN.
1
Start on Dawson Road
12 ft
·
4 sec
·
Dawson Road
2
Turn left onto TN 118
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
TN 118
3
Continue on SR 118
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
North Wilson Street
4
Arrive at destination
South Wilson Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$0.20 one way
$0.41 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
1 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $0.22 | $0.45 |
| premium | $4.89 | $0.25 | $0.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $0.29 | $0.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$0
Estimated CO2 emission: 0.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $0 in charging · 0 stops · 0% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 0.4 | 0 | $0.14 | $0.06 |
| Efficient EV | 0.3 | 0 | $0.11 | $0.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 0.5 | 0 | $0.18 | $0.08 |
Gas CO2
0 kg
EV CO2
0 kg (0% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Dresden, TN
Afternoon in Dresden on Thursday
Local time
1:41 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
13 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Red Hill, TN to Dresden, TN covers 1.3 miles and takes about 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are TN 118, North Wilson Street, Dawson Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 0.6 miles from Red Hill, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $0.20 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Red Hill, TN to Dresden, TN is easy. At 2m with 78% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
There is one spot that needs extra attention: near the start (TN 118): Navigation decision point.
The route from Red Hill, TN to Dresden, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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